Best Primary Schools in Brighton and Hove 2026

Ranked by Ofsted rating, exam results, attendance, and class sizes. 48 schools across Brighton and Hove. Updated with 2025–26 data.

Total schools

Outstanding

13%

Outstanding rate

57.9%

Avg KS2 SATs

37.6

Avg GCSE A8

All schools Primary Secondary

Rank	School	Ofsted	SNM Score
🥇	St Paul's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	70	View school
🥈	Bevendean Primary School and Nursery Primary	Good	67	View school
🥉	Bilingual Primary School - Brighton & Hove Primary	Good	67	View school
4.	St Luke's Primary School Primary	Outstanding	64	View school
5.	St Martin's CofE Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
6.	Patcham Junior School Primary	Good	64	View school
7.	Peter Gladwin Primary School Primary	Good	64	View school
8.	St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
9.	St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
10.	Cottesmore St Mary's Catholic Primary School Primary	Good	63	View school
11.	Downs Junior School Primary	Outstanding	63	View school
12.	Carlton Hill Primary School Primary	Good	62	View school
13.	Hove Junior School Primary	Good	62	View school
14.	St Margaret's CofE Primary School, Rottingdean Primary	Good	62	View school
15.	Woodingdean Primary School Primary	Good	61	View school
16.	Aldrington CofE Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school
17.	St Andrew's CofE (Aided) Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school
18.	West Blatchington Primary and Nursery School Primary	Good	60	View school
19.	Westdene Primary School Primary	Good	60	View school
20.	Stanford Junior School Primary	Good	59	View school

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Frequently asked questions

How many primary schools are there in Brighton and Hove?

There are 48 primary schools in Brighton and Hove, of which 6 (13%) are rated Outstanding by Ofsted.

What are the best schools in Brighton and Hove?

Based on our composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance and class sizes, the top school in Brighton and Hove is St Paul's CofE Primary School. See the full ranked list above.

How do I apply for a school place in Brighton and Hove?

Primary and secondary school applications in Brighton and Hove are managed by the Local Authority. Applications for secondary places typically open in September for the following academic year. Visit the Brighton and Hove council website for application forms and deadlines.

What is the average Ofsted rating in Brighton and Hove?

13% of primary schools in Brighton and Hove are rated Outstanding and 77% are rated Good. 81% are rated Good or Outstanding.

Data sourced from Ofsted, Department for Education, and ISI. School rankings reflect the Schools Near Me composite score combining Ofsted ratings, exam results, attendance, and pupil-teacher ratios. Last updated April 2026.